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39 HEALTH & LAUGHTER WITH MICHAEL YO 41 BEYOND THE RACES WITH DANICA PATRICK 42 TIFFANY HADDISH & HER NEW LOOK 43 DEREK HOUGH: AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME
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44 ALL ABOUT EMELINA
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT 49 THE NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR
52 TRANSFORMING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 55 THE MUSIC & PASSION OF JEWEL 61 LISTING IN BEL AIR & BEYOND
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57 THE FUTURE OF AESTETICS IS ENGINEERED 70 POMPONIO INJURY LAW FURTHER EXPANDS 72 THE CHIROPRACTIC EXPANSION OF DR TED SIM 75 THE VIBE THAT FOREVER CHANGED FITNESS
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There’s sentimental energy that happens when we find our selves back in the company of people we love, the excitement of con n ect i n g w i t h n ew faces an d st eppi n g o u t agai n t o fami l ar pl aces. I h o pe n o e o f u s t ake t h ese m o en t s fo r gr an t ed as w e’v e co m e t o k n o w t h at t i m e i s t h e m o st al v abl u eat thurlx y ew ld.oh br iv » anetn t fo rwk cobr tinumy gs ni treu an mu h it ybacktolife.Facetoface,weareallbet tertogether. We do t h at by br i n gi n g peo pl e t o get h er, u n i t n g di ffer en t po i n t s o f v i ew, ser v i n g our neighbor s, loving those who challenge us, and always elevating the ro m with our presence.
Thepowerofyoupr r esenceian n set y tingwibe l deter minedbyaclearintention ofhowy ucanbealightoeachinter actiony umake. I hope you enjoy this issue as we celebr ate some of the most passionate execu tives(including50Eggs’founderJohnKu kel),andthenightlifeindustr yleader s atZOUKWe . alsohighlighgam t e- changer slikeJewel,MichaelYo,DerekHough, an D ca i Patrck i ,elmE a ni dam » s,andTiffanaddi H y shYo. ’l u be l spi ni reddiot scov er more as you read on through our top travel destinations, luxury real estate, and stun i gwor k sin ter iordesign! Sincerely,
As you read Deluxe Version Magazine and as our exciting events happen across the countr,y I inv te each of you to find an incredible net wor k of people who shine. Step out and be ex pect ant for great oppor tuni es to unfold. For man,y t h e n ew co n ect i o n s w i l be i n st an t an eo u s; fo r o t h er s, t h e br eak t h r o u gh s w i l be life- changing.Yougettobethedifference.
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FINDING PARADISE, HEALTH, & LAUGHTER WITH
MICHAEL YO
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LIVING
—By Sarah Jenkins The glittering metropolis
that is Las Vegas has long served as a soce ur of artistic inspiration. For two-time Emmy nominated comedian,act,or andtalshk hostw MichaelYo,Las Vegas offers a wealth of material for his standup segments. »ppearing frequently at the Comedy Cellar at the Rio Hotel and Casino, Yo says he lovesthediversiofty charactersheencounterson aday-todaybasislivnginLasVegas. In early 20, Yo was one of the first people to be hospitalized with COVID in Los »ngeles, a period during which he almost died. »fter being in the ICU for eight days, him and his wife did some eev r aluating about life and priortes, and ultimatelydecidedtoelr ocatetoLakeLasVegas tobeclosertofam,ily whichofferedavibranten tertainment outlet alternative to Los Angeles.
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“Me and my family love Lake Las Vegas,” Yo says. “It’s like waking up in a tropical resort everyday. People are nice, great community, and lots of activities for the family.” When I caught Yo over the phone, he was in Utah, having just wrapped shooting an upcoming sh,ow “»mber own”, Br which is set to air on »ppleTV+.Writenanddiect r edbyBonieHunt, thecomedyseriescentersonafamilynavigating different chapters of their lives. Family dynamics assubjectmatterisn’tnewtoYo;hetackledsim ilar themes in his debut »mazon Prime comedy special“MichaelYo:Blasian”.»sacomedian,Yo tacklesthebeauan ty dcomplexitesofmulti-gen erationalelr ationshipswithauniqe,wityake. In December 201, he is set to shot a new standup special, and says he will heavily incorporatetheow lowsofhisCOVIbat D tlebrought forward new meaning and inspiration t his life. Healsoheavcr ily editshisfamas ily thebackbone of everything he does, as well as the soce ur of endless comedic material. Yo says this comedy specialwiltakeoffrightwhere“Blasian”leftoff. “Italabo k life…m my ut sty andupislikeaeal r -life sitcom of my life,” he says. “»lmost dying from COVID…nhav I ow elike,aten-minutejokeabout it,whereit’sthelowestpoint mylfe,butsince was I oneofthefirstpeople[hospitalized],there’s beenalotfgreatthingsthathavehappened.” He pauses to eflect r . “That’s what I love about comedy;near my -deatexh perienceissonow me thing that enlightens people, gives people my point of view of what I went oughhr , and it can makepeoplelaughatthesametime.” You can follow Michael Yo @Michaelyo on instagram
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GAME CHANGERS
BEYOND THE RACES WITH
DANICA PATRICK –By»lisonKugel
As a racecar driver, Danica Patrick broke barriers and set
reer: the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. That same year, she becamethefirstfemalehostoftheESPYwar » dsonthe»BCnetwork.
It wasn’t long befoer she joined the mainsteam r ranks by succeeding in the male-dominated world of professional motrsports. With stunig goodloksandanelunr entingambitopin herpersonalbestevin ery race, Danica was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list, while herfiguer gracedthepagesoftheSportsIlustratedSwimsuIssu it e.Mak ing her mark in pop cue, ltur Danica has appeared in a eco r d-r setting 14 Super Bowl commercials.
DoingadeepdiveDan with icaPatrick,it’sclearthatrisingtheo topofa largelmal y e-dominatedspowas rt asnaturalasbreathingfoherr Th. egirl specializes in shattering glass ceilings. Danica is a woman who stands in her truth and unapologetically uses her voice to express her opinions. In thisin-depthinterview,shebareshersoulwithstenr gthandvulnerability as we cover everything from her upbringing and early racing days to er lationship realizations and overcoming insecurities (yes, she’s dealt with impostersyndrome,justliketheest r ofus).
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205, In DanicaPatrickstunedtheworldbyleading19lapsandfinishing fourth in her first Indianapolis 500. She became the first woman to lead lapsandscoer atop-fivefinishinthehistoricrace.In208,Danicamade histagai ory beco n mingthefirstwomanawin to maj-leagu or eopen-wheel race in a North American series with her victory in the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300 race. In 2013, as Danica transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series, once again made headlines with er eco r d-r setting performance in the55tDay h tona50race. 0 Shebecamethefirstwomana win to N»SC»R CupSeriespolewhenshesetthefastesttimequal in ifying500,andthen finishedeiin ghplth ace,thehighestfinishingposievtion erfoa r womanin the“Geat r »mericanRace.” In 2018, Danica closed out her time in racing with e “Danica Double” and competed in two marquee events that were cornerstones of her ca
No,w etr ed ir fromracing,Danicaisfocusedonheraptlynamedpodcast, Pretty Inense, her speaking career, and her new oler as a vigneron and soleproprietofr SoWi mniu ne,hervineyardNapa in Valley,California, aswellasherProvenceDanicaRosewinebrand. THERE’S MORE: Hear the extended, unfiltered Danica Patrick interview on Allison Interviews. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment journalist and host of the Allison Interviews podcast. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Follow on Instagram @theallisonkugel. Learn about Danica Patrick’s Somnium Wine and Danica Rose collections, and tune into Danica’s Pretty Intense podcast at DanicaPatrick.com and Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @DanicaPatrick.
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DEAL HER IN, SHE READY! TIFFANY HADDISH TALKS LOVE & HER NEW LOOK – By Rachel Smith I’m not sure if blondes have more funI’mnotsuer ifblondes
have emor fun, but Tiffany Haddish is undoubtedly having the time of her life, lighter locks or not. When I spoke with the always energetic actress and comedian, she was loving her new do’ and all the momentum suoundir ng her career right now as she has one movie lined up after another. The latest called for less comedy and emor chemistry as she steams up the screen with smoldering Oscar Isaac. Tiffany said when she got the script, “I was kind of surprised because I thought we were just friends, buthen,no,h there’semor it!” o There’saemorlt herto oler “Th in e CardCounter,”whichistheat in ersSh. now edoublesdotheon w drama as“LaLinda,”whichstandsforLadyLuck.
“You just feel like our friend,” I tell her, efer r encing how much fun she hasfan with sandshhow e’salwayssoeal r andelr atable.“Thanveryouk y much, and I am most people’s friend. I’m your friend until yo act up,” Hadish says candidly.
While the film is set in the world of gambling, Tiffany would rather bet onherselfthanatthetables,althoughshedidtellmeshe’sgotherown gamblingnickname,“Tiff-nicity”because(shesings),
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I’m in the city, and I’m full of tenacity!
Whetherit’ssingingormakingajoke,Tiffanyisjustasentertainiginan interviewassheisonscreen.Latel,y she’sbeenservingupthatsignateur energy and sensational loks everywhere, from the Venice Film estival to Las Vegas, where she’s shoting her latest film. The star also found timetocloneherselfandturnioacomedicmoent.
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Befoer Tiffany’s new wax figuer was unveiled to he public, she decided to prank people at Madame Tussauds at the Venetian, delighting unsuspectingfans.
Clearly, Oscar Isaac didn’t ‘act up’ as she praises her co-star and how he helped her performance. “Oscar is just a phenomenal act,or so I was watching and learnig from hi,” said Haddish. Oscar has, in tur, praised Tiffany calling her “one of the most warm and vibrant people he’s ever worked with.” It’s no surprise she’s wing over co-stars and fansevwith erolery assheseemsshto inepowith sitiveenergythat’struly infectious. Her famous line might be “She Ready,” but “We Ready” to seeallthisstarhastogiveashertalentisanentertainmentgifttousall, andI,forone,am“all-in!” Rachel Smith is a three time Emmy winning journalist and TV Host. You can see her celebrity interviews on Celebrity Page TV and on BEONDTV where she’s launching a new show, “Lights, Camera, Vegas with Rachel Smith” this October.
DEREK HOUGH
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»tTheTopOfHisGame
– By Dayna Roselli
“I was created to create.” Derek Hough is at the top of his game. He turned out TikTok content like a master while on lockdown,heecen r ettlyr urnedfromanincredible tripto»frica,hehasaLasVegasshowpeningin September, and he justecei r ved twoemr Emy nomiations.ThatbringsHough11 to nomiations and 2 Emys, “to be nomiated for two Emy awards,it’swild,a in yearthatseemedlikenothig was going to happen, it’s pretty amazing, I’m thankfulandhumbled.” He’sespecialthan ly kfufol Dan r cingthewi Stars, “I’ve been so fortunate to have this platform that allows me to dream big, and come up with crazy ideaslikeaotat r ingom…r say I or ,need I hav to e this lighting or this music… to have a platform and be able to have those visions be manifested, it eal r ly is a blessing I’m so thankful. I can only take some of the credit for it, it definitely takes a vilage.” Houghsayshehadnoideahislifewouldtakethis pat»sh. akid,hewantedbe to aock r starandplay in a ock r band. Once he started on Dancing with the Stars, the reaction to his choreography made him think, “people were like, I eal r ly like your cheoor graph,y and I never saw myself like that at all,thenIthought,ohwaitIknowhatI’mdoing, Ineedtorustmyinstincts,thisiseal r !”Nowheis aock r star in hs own ay. He says, “it’s kinda cool becauseI’mablesoto ofrt livethat ou dreambut through dance and my live shows, and I really do feellikeI’mabletock r out,that’showIdescribe myshows,it’slikeaock r concertbutfordance.” That’sexactwhat ly you’lget l whenHoughkicksoff hisnewshat ow TheVenetianLasVegasthein fall. He’shitngalthel genes, r frock r m andbi to lr g band. He’s covering the gamut, “I have a Michael Bublé song in there and he was kind enough to send me the stems from his band. It’s going to have many styles, it takes you on the journey.” Houghhashand-pickedalthel dancersandhewil dance and sing in the show. No,w let’s talk about life and love. What does Derek Hough do with s free time? He says he’s usually on an advenetur or doing yard work. Yes, ead ryou thatright,“I’mdoingsomethingactive… wake surfing, hikng or chilng with my animals at home, elr axing, gardening, watering plants, leaf blowingthedriveway,andmakingsuer it’sclean… IlovedoingyardworkIlvebeingoutside.” He also spends time with his longtime girlfriend, HayleyErberHought. says,“wehavethislitething, an advenetur challenge… it’s a scratch card, you
basically just scratch the thing off and it gives you a date… it’s like alright go to he grocery ste, or buthis, y gohome,coit,ok blindfoldone person or something.. it’s a fun way to switch itupalitebit!” Here’sHough’sadvicecr on eatingasuccessful relationship. He says mentors are important, “there’ssomuchinformation,somuchwisdom outhereyoucanfindonYouTubeandonthe internet, so for me, my advice would be to listen to things, that’s what I’ve done, I listen to elr ationship experts and listen to people like EstherPerelortherpeople…I’velearnedso many tols and tips and just habits of things
to stenr gthen elr ationships and work ughthr things… seek out wisdom and knowledge frthese om amazingpeoplear who eofferingit forfreeandtakeitn.” Like many of us, Hough watched a lot of television during the pandemic last year. He says he watched more TV than he did in 10 years. He loves Marvel, and superhero shows and movies. Hough is excited to be with people again, he knows his calling is to perform LIVE. He says he has a lot of pent-up energy, and he eal r ly justwantstobringpeople. joy
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all about
EMELINA If you haven’t already,
you’ll soon spot Vegas’ rising it girl, Emelina Adams headlining youfav r oritefashiomnagazineandlightingup your nearest marquee. »t fir st glance, the modelact / ress is strik ng, with a glaring penchant for the glamor us. Sti,l you’ll find a dedicated, cerebr al, and en t r epr en eu r ial co r e behi n d t h e daz z li n g ex terior that set s this ingenue apar t from others in a highly competitive entertainment industr. y Emelina has proven her self in both car eer s ear l y o n, spli t i ng her t i m e bet ween modelingandacting,whichiseasy no featHer. enviable ascension to the top has culminated as a featured model for Guess and acting in herbiggestandlatestfildat tom e,BuletTr ai,n alongside Br ad Pit , Sandr a Bulock, Michael Shannon, among other megastars, which premiers sometime next year. Wheredidshemakeherbreak? Emelina credits that to pageantry, namely beingcrownedMissNevada16, 20 in whichshe pairedbo with smok ar t sthein foofr m adegree i n pr e- law an d psychol gy after gr aduat i ng from U of » . She has been comit ed to refining her cr aft for the last few year s while attending Graham Shiel’s acting school. Today she is absolutely relentless. Wake up calls at 6 » .M means early focus and organization f all her colabor ations, content, castings, and auditions; eepi k ng the oppor tuni es in front ofherbountiful.
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Of those oppor tuni es she’s ear ned, the actress has been in a handful of prominent project s, the most notable being the last season of Net flix 13 Reasons Wh,y where she played the character Priscilla. Her thir st to be an on-screen star stemmed fromherearlyvocatio,n
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The ultimate goal for me was to be an accomplished actress, I always knew anything I did should help me reach my goals in my acting career.
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She’s just get ting star ted but has another feature film star ring evK in Har t due out nex t year as well. Her fashion prowess also began at an early age with a childho d dream of becoming a Guess Girl. Having been inspired by the lies k of famous icons who star ted their career in modeling and made the transition to actingliek HalleBer r,y Emelinaadv to k antage of taking any break she could, “I star ted small with conventions, proms, and print shot s.” She then manifested her own destiny and applied to wor k for her dream br and, Guess, only t be accepted withou any help from an out sideagencyaftersomeper sistence. She put s it simpl,y “I make things happen for myself. I told agent s for year s, I’m a per fect Guessgir,l had I theGuessgihad loIrk. be to
proactiveandgoafterit.Iendedupshoting with a Guess photographer, and he sent my phso t andboed k o eghm ir ereh t spo etn o . t It was a dream”. Wel,l her dream has come to life where she cur ently represent s the Guess br andeachmonthwi mult plelines. When both t ypes of camer as are not roling, you might be sur prised to find Emelina with a bow and ar row in hand pr acticing archer y as a hobby she’s had for year s n.ow More lielk ,y though, she’s sun tannig on the beach or tr aveling.Onmostdays,shelivesanor mallife liek the down-to ear th hubris she embodies: staying in with her Pomerania and watching Net flix just liek the rest of us. The bot om line for the entrepreneurial go - get ter Emelina Adams is that the rumors are true, “I’ve earned ever y thingformyselfinmycareer”. She is as sophisticated as she is beautifu,l as intelligent as she is fashionable, and as hardwor king as she is humble. She has all the righqual t itesmak to efoar scriptedHoly wod ending.Fol winghercareerwilbeafunride to the top where you will see an American girl’s dreamscometrue,andasuccessstor uynfold.
—yTyB lerRober t son
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THE ART OF SNEAKERS WITH
SHYON KEOPPEL Sneaker Garden LA launched earlier this year in a prime
location off of Cahuenga Boulevard. Now Sneaker Garden VL at tr act s localsandvisitor sfral om overl theworldwitheiL rasVegasBoulevard location inside Resor t s World. The Vegas location celebr ated their gr andopeninglaunchthissumer.With eav yfoot r afficthroughthe storeandanabundantamountfcustomer s,thelaunchwasasuccess. Owner, Shyon Keoppel, expects steady growth and exposure as he ex pands the br and’s presence from Los »ngeles to include the L as Vegasmaretk aswell. Keoppel mentions the appeal to customers and spectators, “For people whcan o affordthem,theybuE.veny fotrhosewhcan o naffo ot rdthem, theycometsee o theshoesandtakepictures.”Hecontiuestexo plain thatthevenueoffer s,“highlysoughtaftershoesthatcan’tbefoundin any retail stores, but t ypically only onlie…which can take up to t wo weeks[foshr ipping].”WitSnh eakerGarden,customer scanobtaitnheir exclu si ve an d r ar e sneaker fin ds t her e, i n - sto r e, w i t h t he abili t y to t r y them on and purchase them without delay. »fterlear nigmoreofthenatureofSneakerGarden,itseemstoser ve equally as a retail destination for shopper s and a museum of r are finds fospect r ator s.Wia th wideselectiofn bomtenh ’sandwomen’sshoes, ever ysneaker headcanfindapairthatwil boosttheircolectiont he nex t level. Buyer s can set themselves apar t from the crowd with one-
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of-a- kind shoes. Whether they are bought with the intent to wear, to display as ar t, or to add to a vast colectio,n the sneaker s at Sneaker Garden are sure to catch eyes and attention. With most of his investment s r anging from restaur ant s to hospitalit y and real estate, eoK ppel is excited to have stepped into the field of retail investment.
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I’ve always loved shoes. I have close friends in retail so I figured out how to combine the two,” he explains.
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With esuccessesofhispreviousinvestment s,thefriendlan y dhelpful Sneaker Garden staff, prime locations, and high- qualit y product s, all signs point o a beneficial and promising star t o the Sneaker Garden br and.SheoKyon ppelintendsspen to dmoreofhistimeLias n Vegasto ensurethatSneakerGardenVL hasasteadyandstableclimb.
–yDan B icaSerenaStock ton To learn more, visit www.sneakergarden.com and @sneakergardenofficial on IG.
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NIGHTLIFE
THE LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERED
The Nightclub Of The Year — By Dayna Roselli
“Let’s get down to business!” »phrasefromthelatesthitsongbyZooup’s kGr esi r dentDJ,Tiesto,ringstrueasthe mega-clubopensitsdoorsontheLasVegasstrip.Thishighlyanticipatednightclubinside ResortsWorldisZooup’s kGr firstclubinLasVegas.
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“The partnership between Zouk Group and Resorts World Las Vegas has allowed us to create the newest, most exciting nightlife experiences on the Las Vegas Strip,” says Ronn Nicolli, the Vice President of Nightlife and Lifestyle Marketing. While Zouk is an established and well- know nightlife and lifest yle br and for 30 year s over seas, it ’s stil in the early stages of building br andawarenesstihnedomesticmaretk Ni. cosay li s,“atResor t sWorld L as Vegas, we’ve brought ogether a multiplicit y of experiences in o e enter tainment complex, including Zouk Nightclub and »yu Dayclub featuringcan’t- missper for mancesbyresidentDJsTiëstoandZedd;as well as RedTai,l a new-st yle social gaming bar, and FUHU, an » sianinfluencedvibedinigvenue.” ZoukGro p’sCEO,» ndrewL,i flewinforthegr andopening.Heknows L as Vegas is a competit ve maretk , but he’s ready for it, “throughout the years, I’ve gotten to experience Vegas as a customer, and on any given weekend you can see the world’s top talent per for m across the Strip. Ever yone is competing for a roster of talent and their share of the guest s that are coming to Vegas. To succeed, we knew we had to evolveandtdihink fferenwas It.ly impor tanfot usr cr to eatemeaningful ex periences and customer ser vice and tr uly make it par t of the Zouk Group’scorefoundationL asVegas.” Fir stimpressionsareever y thingandZouknowsthatNi. colsay i s,“the reactiofr n ogum est ssofarhasbeenover whelminglpo y sitive.bel I ieve
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we’ve been able to create the most exciting nightlife ex periences on the Las Vegas Strip. Everyone on our Las Vegas team has played an instr umentalroleinbringingthisex perienceandconcept stolife.” Let’s cue up the Las Vegas executive leadership team: Micheal Waltman (E xecu t i ve Dir ecto r of Oper at io ns), Nick Mar t i n (E xecu t i ve Dir ecto r of Maretk ing), Jared Garcia (Director of Social E x perience), Brent Freed (Enter t ainmentManager) . » s we get to k now this br and- new strip side nightclub, I had some questions for each of the leader ship team member s. This should help younavigateyourwayinsideandguar anteeamemor ablenightou . If I’m visiting Las Vegas and want to spend a night at Zouk… what’s the best way to get in? MichaelWaltman,E xecutiveDirectorfOper ations “Zouk takes this idea of familarit y and does things that exceed any guest ’s ex pectation. Having advanced technol gy, a lineup of diver se talent, and uniq e progr amming unliek any thing else in the cit y really allowsuscr to eateanewandexcitingenvironmenfot oguur est s.From a digital-for ward booking and in-venue ordering ex perience to QRcodeentr yandmobilequeueing,we’velo ed k athowecanimprove the guest ex perience through ever y touchpoint of the customer jour ney. I really believe that guest s wil be ver y impressed by the level of ser vice, at tention to detai,l and devoti n to creating the best ex perience possible. Guest s can secure ticket s or tables purchased onlie in advance at zougrk ouplco . v ,m at the door via digital kiosks,
Pictured left to right: Nick Martini, Jared Garcia, Brent Freed, Andrew Li, Michael Waltman, & Ronn Nicolli
or by reaching out o ne of our host s. »l ticket s are digital allowingaseamlessentr exy perience.Prtiop:boyotukrable onlieandpre- orderyfav our oritebot le.It ’lbe l waitingatthe tablewhenyouandyourguest sar rive.” What makes Zouk special from any other club you have worked for or opened? NickMar ti,n E xecutiveDirectorfMaretk ing “Thewayweapproachtechnol gyandprogr ammingisunliek any thingtheStriphasseenbefore.maj» co or mponenoft Zouk isourincrediblydiver semusicroster.ThelineupatbothZouk Nightclub and »yu Dayclub spans a variet y of music genres, wiglth obalnamesandanunprecedentedlistoffemaletalent. Having this variety and diversity allows us to create a oncein-a-lifetime experience for ou guest s, with ex periences that cater to ever yone. With the diver sit y of musical talent of our resident s, we have had the abilit y to touch wider audiences thanwehaveinthepast”. What kind of VIP experiences can we expect if we decide to spend an evening at Zouk Nightclub?
tr uly imer sive mo ent s. For example, if a group is coming cel tion ebr ateaspecialoccasi–on wehavethecapabilitesto deploy a personalized message on a single LED screen that drops down from a matrix of panels on the ceiling. We also havesomefu,n Instagr ammablebot leser vicepresentations, the oppor tuni y to deliver food from any restaur ant on proper t y directly to your table, and can even coordinate a eetm an - d-greetspeci ro alfrshtu–o-ethuoJ D moevergn i hyt is completely customized to create a memor able, one- of-akindexperiencethattheywan il telo thleifrr iendsabo”ut. If I go to Zouk one night, can I expect the same type of experience if I return? Or, will it be different? Brent Freed, Entertainment Manager “Talent is usually the focal point of the nightlife ex perience and given the diver sit y of music in our lineup, we have the abilit yor ansfortmhespacewitdih fferensot undsandtouch wider audiences than nightclubs have in the past. From EDM superstars to house music icons, popular Latin artist’s and live per for mances, we have a variet y of enter tainment that can offeradifferentex perienceonanygivennigh”t.
JaredGarcia,DirectorfSocialE x periencesandTalent “Many of the packages and presentations we’ve developed for guest s were derived from the uniq e and over-the-top socialexperiencescreatedforthewell- k nowar tist s,athletes and influencer s that visit he nightclub. Zouk is out fit ted with the latest in audio-visual equipment that allows us to curate
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TRANSFORMING THE PALATE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WITH
JOHN KUNKEL
Famed restaurateur
John Kunelk and his team at 50 Eggs Hospitality Group have mastered the ar t of gr abbing guest s’ at tent io n. Ku n kel’s highl y r egar ded r est aur ant por t folio features six uniq e br ands with 13 locations around the globe. Soon to be launching the much-anticipated WAKUDA concept, Kunelk is get ting ready to shake the gastron mic ground of Singapore and L as Vegas by taking high- end Japanese dinig to new, elevated heights. Kunelk ’srecipefosur ccesshasbeenper fected over the last t wo decades. He began in 20 1 with a small baker y café in Miami Beach, and 50 ggs E is now celebr ating it s t went y-ear anniversary. Well- know for it s signature, palate- pleasing concept s Yardbird and CHI » , along with Capri and Spritz Pool Restaurant and Bar, an elevated coastal cuisine overlo king the pool in The Venetian Resort, the 50 Eggs empire is ever-expanding. Branching out to new cities, Yardbirdisslatedto peninChcagoin20, and CHICA will open its doors to the après ski scene in » spen, O, C in mid- November. The CHICA concept, a partnership with celebrit y chef Lorena Garcia, pays homage to L atin cuisine and culture. » remodel of the Las Vegas location, located at The Venetian Resor t, is cur ently under way and set to be completedinmd- December. “Our design par tner s at Rock well Group created a beautiful award-win g design for CHI » Miami that we all fell in love wit,h so we chose to remodel the Las Vegas restaurant to resemble the Miami design,” said Kunelk , 50 ggs E CEO, and founder. He at tributes his company ’s success to a combination of har d wo r k , q uali t ,y i n ov at io n, an d gat her i ng the right team. “Co king‘ al car bó’ n - over charcoal and wo d - is the hear t and soul of L atin cuisine. »dding wo d fire grils, among other specialized features in our kitchen, wil create a nuanced and authentic flavor in our dishes.” »ccording to Kunelk , who began his career in the restaur ant industr y at fifteen year s old, the dining scene continues to evolve,
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and he’s seen several changes over the last t wo decades. “Chefs are creating new and interesting dishes, and mixologists continue to amaze,”hesaid.
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50 ggs E wil satiate guest s’ appetites for a ful -sensor y dinig ex perience at their newest concept, WAKUDA. A partnership with twoMichelin - st ar C hef Tet su y a Wak u da. W» K UD» wil debut at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore in early 2022 and in Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort in spring 2022. WAKUDA will anchor the lobby of The Palaz zo Tower and include a patioverlo kingtheL asVegasStrip.Thiswil bechefTet suya’sfir strestaur antin heUnited States. “Chef Tet suya is one of the top chefs in the world, and his attention to quality and detail is nothigshor tfper fectio,” n Kunelk said. “ThelevelofJapanesecuisinehewil bringto L asVegashasnotbeendonebefore.”
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CHICA Restaurant
When it comes to staying ahead of the trends, 50 ggs E has played an undeniably influential role in tr ansfor ming the palate of the hospitality industry. “I would say entertainment dining seems to be becoming more and more popular,” emphasized Kunelk , who carefuly analy zes each maretk , lo king for trends as well as to see what ’s not represented in that maretk . “Less and less people want to go out to a nightclub, and more people want to enjoy a dynamic culinar y ex perience in a vibr ant atmosphereandthenstayandpar t an y ddrink thenightaway”. Kunelk , whose company culture set s 50 ggs E apar t from the competito,n ex plained how under standing the power of food and how it bringspeopletogetherwasanintegr alpar tof his success. “Under standing what a restaur ant should be is eyk ,” he said. “»t it s best, a restaur ant is a placeshto arestories,breakbread,ex perience memories with the ones you love and care about, and it is a conection point that is necessar yforallofus.”
— Stacy D’Alessandro
National Spotlight
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Jewel Cover and Feature Photos By Dana Trippe
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the music & passion of
JEWEL Written By Allison Kugel Photographed By Dana Trippe
The first thing
I noticed when I sat downithJewelwasherbeautifulysculpted cheekbones and trademark smile, but I was instantly redirected toward her glow, a warm and welcoming glow emanating from that same place where, no doubt, her poetic music and lyrics originate. I wanted to learn e.mor It hasn’t been easy for Jewel, the daughter of a single father who experienced post-Vietnam PTSD and self-medicated with alcohol. The impoverished father/daughter duo knocked around bars in Jewel’s home state of »laska, cronig just to barely pay the bils. On her own, by the age of fifteen, escaping an abusive home enonmenvir t, the multi platinum, multi-award-winning artist poured her pain, anxiety, depression, and confusion into some of the most lyrically potenan t dwidellisty enedtheo musicofthe past two and a half decades. She became a music icon in the process.
Discovered in a Southern California coffee house with little more than her guitar, Jewel would go on to sell more than thirty million albums, and it all started with her 1995 breakout album, Pieces of You, which just celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year. Hits likeStandingStil,Hands,WhWi o Sav l eYour Soul, You Were Meant for Me, and Intuio eflect r Jewel’s evolutinary inward journey and continue to resonate worldwide across many cultures. It’s no wonder The Voice producer, Mark Burnett, calls Jewel “One of thegreatestsinger-songwritersinhst.”ory No,w the forty-seven-year-old mother of one has devoted much of her public platform to mental health advocacy and what she gleefuly calls her ongoing practice of “being consciously present” with her experiences. NeverokenBr , Times bestselling memoir and nod to her
hit song, Hands, offers free mindfulness and mental health eso r ces ur and what she efer r s as to ‘actionableexercises.’the» sametime, her second annual World Mental Health Day Sumit and Concert tok place virtually on Sunday, October 10th, at TheWellnessExperience.com. Jewel’s much anticipated upcoming album eew Fr heelin’ Woman, which eflect r s her personal and musical evolutin of “being on this side of life,” as she lovingly calls her cuenr t chapter, wil be elr eased in Spring 2022. Shop the 25th anniversary deluxe edition of Jewel’s 1995 album, Pieces of You. Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation provides young people and adults the tools to manage anxiety.
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EXTENDED Q&A CONTENT: Hear the extended interview with Jewel on the Allison Interviews Podcast. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment journalist and host of the Allison Interviews podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel.
JEWEL’S INSPIRING CHILDREN FOUNDATION PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS THE TOOLS TO MANAGE ANXIETY.. For nearly two decades, Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF) , co-founded with Ryan Wolfington and Marty Hennessy, has been empowering children struggling with financial hardship, anxiet,y depression, and suicidal ideation by giving them the ultimate enonmenvir t to survie, then thrive at the highest levels. The award-winning program has been duplicated in 2 cities, and its home base is atenLor zi ParkinLasVegas. With teenage suicide up 70% and anxiety and depression doubling(nevow enworsedueCOVI to D),theyhavebeenat thefoefr r ontfhelpingtosolvethisepidemic.
Theprogramarmsat-riskevwithyou erythingtheyneedto be physical,ly emotinal,ly and mentally healthy in a fun and inspirational way, both onlie and in-person, at enLor zi Park andCraigRanchParkinNorthLasVegas. This ecosystem of excellence includes programs that em phasize the need for: emotinal intelligence, SEL, mindful ness/meditation,DBT,Traumatherapy/informedcare,group counseling and mentoring, leadership development, entrepreneur skils, nutrio, yoga, ecr r eational and high-perfor mance tennis, sports, sleep science, and academics. In addition,80%ofoperationsareby run thechildrenChildr. engain ,know-h an understanding of themselves, and confidence byearnigtheirwayeal inour -life“project-drivenlearnig” volunteer program.
Our young leaders have been so academical,ly athletical,ly andpersonaldev ly elopedthat95%havebeenofferedschol arships and admissions into the best coleges in the world, including Stanfod, r The ce -For »i »cadem,y Harvard, Princ eton, Yale, Geoget r own, University of Pennsylvania – Whar ton Schol of Business, own,Br Dartmouh, Wiliams, UNLV, Columbia, Naval »cadem,y USC, Vanderbilt and 100 e.mor But, most importan,tly these children are being armed with a “psycholgy for life” that helps them generate their own motivation, peace of mind, and contentment as self-actual ized leaders.
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When Dr. Engineer is not working hard to help patients look and feel better, you may catch him playing drums, immersed in photography, or supporting nonprofit causes such as Life by Music, dedicated to inspiring underprivileged and at-risk youth through the power of music.
The future of aesthetics is
ENGINEERED Dr. Nitin J. Engineer is taking his Plastic Surger y
practice at Engineered Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Institute to the nexlevt ela in new4,0 0 -square-foot,state- of-the-arfaci t Thlit. y e office, located at 880 Seven Hils Drive, Suite 170, Hender so,n Nevada, contains multiple consultation and procedure rooms, a MedSpa, and a Skin Bar featuring top- of-the-line product s to maintainandrejuvenatetheskinandbody. .Dr Engineer is highly regarded in the area of Plastic Surger,y andthenewofficeisout fit tedwithcut ing- edgetechnol gythat ilustr atespotentialresult sforpatient s. “WeareusingVectr a,a3Dimagingsoft waretak o ephotgr aphs of the patient, which can then be manipulated preoper atively to givepat our ient satangiblevisiofn theiaest r heticgoals,”hesaid. “Of cour se, these are rough simulations because human tissues take on a different nature than soft ware pixels; however, using moder n technol gy, I am able to give our patient s a reasonable ideaofwhattheycanex pect”. Patient scangetaglimpseofthelatestproduct sfoskr tighn tening, r esur faci ng, hydr at i ng, an d r eju venat i ng w i t h t he help of new l y appointed»estheticians,Mikaelaeen K anandTessMar shalThl. ey provide comprehensive consultations and demonstrations.
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.Dr Engineer plans for contiued grow th and contribution to the greater L as Vegas metropolitan area in the fields of Plastic, Reco nst r u ct i ve,an dHan dsur ger ,y mu chofw hichcanbedeli ver ed intheoffice.
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We offer the opportunity for certain minor cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in the office without patients needing to go to a surgery center or a hospital for their operations,” he said. “This can be immensely advantageous for patients on so many levels, as it can avoid the need for general anesthesia, as well as decrease the financial burden of surgical facility fees. Our patients also love the convenience of being able to have their consultation and procedure done in the same facility.
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Patient s see .Dr Engineer for breast augmentatio,n r hinoplast,y facelift s,bodycontourig,car paltunelsyndrome,andmore,but hesaystheBr azilanbut liftandfatgr aftingareatthetopofthe trending list of procedures. Fat gr afting involes taking fat that hasbeenliposuctionedfronmeareaofthebodyandinjectingit into another area such as the but , hips, face, breast s, and hands to increase volume and refine the contour f various par t s of the bo dy.
Dr. Engineer is no stranger to the limelight. He has made a name for himself on Instagram at @engineeredaestheticslv, with more than 20,000 followers. Keenan is active on Instagram at @beautybossmikaela, as is Marshall at @tbalesteri13. The team at Engineered Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Institute is accepting new consultations. They can be contacted at 702-907-2222 to schedule your appointment.
Photos By Jerry Ghionis & Melissa Ghionis
“The inter net and celebrit y influencer s have played a role in this trend,”hesaid.“Withinelastdecade,thepopularithas y grown forwomentohaveamoreroundedfigure.” — By Stacy D’Alessandro
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Belluscious
is not only the greatest portmanteau of all time, it also hap pensbe to thenameofGenCleary’sworld-er nowned production company, which, much to our benefit, is now performing at Vigir n Ho tels’EliaBeachClub. Gen Cleary founded Belluscious in eMontr al, Canada (birthplace of queCir Du Soleil) in 203 with the goal of elevating the status of women in the entertainment indust. ry Her wildly creative costumes, brilantly crafted cheoor graphy and mind-blowing theatrical contenwouldt helpBellusciousbursttheon Montreal arts scene and allow Gen Cleary to expand her operation to the new mecca of dance music cue, ltur Las Vegas. »fter work ing with noable clubs like Marquee and Hak kasan, Gen Cleary and Belluscious would gar nerworldwideattenfrtion bi om gnamesthein music and entertainment industry. The most significant of these big names is Michael Fuler. In 208 the Vegas-based DJ, nightlife visionar,y and nightclub executive – espo r nsible for bringing Vegas its first in ternational superstar DJ esi r dent, Paul Oak enfold – would offer Gen Cleary the creative diect r job r foOak r enfold’sPerfectNio ghtsat thePalms.SincethenBelluscioushasbecome the go-to company for Vegasesi r dencies. For Gen Clear,y teaming up with Mke Fuler and his partners Mio Danilovc and Jason “JROC” Craig for a new artistic endeavor was a wel come opportunity.
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Belluscious’ Elia team consists of 8 perform ers: 6 dancers and 2 acrobats. When asked about the ecr r uitment process, Gen Cleary expressedhowarditwastocutpeoplefrom the audition. “Iwas t exemtr eldiy fficunar tol theowr group downtojusteight,butIamverypleasedwith theteamwehaveassembled.Theyaretalent ed, powerful women with amazing personal ites.”
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The multinational troupe, which contains membersfrco om untriessuchasItalan y dBra zil, brings an exotic flare to Elia Beach Club’s organic island atmosphere. Whether dancing or performing gymnastic feats, synchonized r or improvised, the Belluscious team’s mission is simple: to help people unite and celebrate lifeoughthr thehealingartofmovement.
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BEYOND THE MUSIC ELIA BEACH CLUB’S IMMERSIVE TALENT
LUIS DELEON DELIVERS A PARTY AMONGST VIBRANT FLAVORS AT WYNN’S NEW
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“I’m thrilled to take on this role within the Wynn Nightlife family,” said Deleon. “Casa Playa brings an exciting new element to the social dining scene and is a great addition to the portfolio of renowned venues.” asa C Playaskawi hsu wo y ayao t placeath t feelssoacat v ’l u eo ky i l - n oexi pect l sandbeneso teat ranu o y dhecr t ashgn i fo avw esbet n i eenw arM ach i sogs in el isih ppi w gn an o signater ucockait frl anmato m n u chedal eqi t u andezmcal coect l atw bi a h t,gou nert oimn ti dieled shhm byexecuech v i t efSarah pso Thm o ehexcan tTrMi y. n euplShm Bi r evch Ci e,ack l B ffle Tru Tostadaand Quseu o H ade esodihM nt dou,i Fwo anz i r o h dC do’t n foget r sav o t fom o er desserarC h t a’s i nw lt o anl F andTresech L es.WielD heot ’s n ch u o t ,preparefor anfon u get r abl t eevgenn i fo excan Mi escapismatsi h amt bisu o ani t -e-do u tr t foakfoet bo h sot m ruen o derr coastalcusiQue.i n esit pli enm erasa ,dythC y co Plnayessiomifrva meou boq i n ast ssecr u et h i t sa o t u cu etarBadv n e.i ry l u ent st i buauy z a r an i chc i setg.aln l i tYoi sow uspoanm t cel y ebresi t i atsi ewh n t dining destination. fun I sign si h clb u stgon hi press, w o elsDeoi n engsun i r asa C Playaseresv asa perfect“pregamatl ghr iue” efuon y t . no t LUIS DELEON “Weffer ge on u befo oarlesihti ea v ’r ghu icl o net y h r t b,” u goego n t i eleonD explais.n“Weavh eacclaich estseti noed foeh lrerm wt siJn rwoD ghi Smn . alt bil est andappeterz si ’r usoo ’r y u enofuhyo w lalt eIo .n etl u o akm esefoper h t r fectpregame.” elDeohps n brgn i eh estt r auanr back t st oifotr auci eni ht erhew y nt i exco Mi enerait senimant n o n ciarl ,y buatrt erh ateh t coer fo eh t cuarn i l y experenice.’s t I co nfeel ou t no m caledl dan o t ce.elDeocl n ais,m “teh ge n u ofrl t n sero esv aseh tprecugetosort r eh tcelebratsn o sti arev ed i tl h t i w enert ait anenm tn dch u m e.” for o nmani eoBrsujdun eio rstpar t yr ath t akyt es place on certain dates during the month Deleon has conceived called, “Mi Casa esasa” C Su ereacco h w ’r u o ,y m i ffer h eo gdiorn t eda epar u q “ui exn pery t ence i pai eenveriait l aned enrhmt n i dw addialn o icel t ebrataln o ielemens.” t per» fectpregamebefogou eobir y gar o dedicated,setelghiuhDeoto n t aneleoDn asa dCepar .h tu o foy w o ry th Plt ayo tgu’v a gou yo t yar- eduho et beenseekgn i foanfor n u get r abl t ’t n o D . tgheui aio n w t ,teser get r r u o yatv sn o i anw o n detell Deoco n eudooatn hti w t n e’s h beengdon i eh ast t l decade, akm avghn i usueo a yr feon adn exi kperenice.
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ynshL ares,“Themansionitselfissuperspaciousandlargerontheinsidethanitson theoutside,somehow!Itisprivateandperfectforhostinghundredsofguestsandcan be utilzed as an entertainment venue because it conveniently houses an elevator for extra accommodations and luggage transport. I love how one can enjoy nature and hearthebids r chirpingtheon lawn,alwhilebeingafewminutesawayfronem ofthe most prominent streets in Los Angeles, which is a huge selling point that captures the heartofpotentialhomeowners.”
SOLD FOR $15,000,000.00 This distinctively modern estate islocatedinBel,»ir California
LISTING IN BEL AIR & BEYOND WITH
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Rising
industry powerhouse, Amanda Lynn, is no stranger to high-quality content production. While many take years working their way up to the status quo in real estate, Ms. yn’s L fascinating and fashion-forward personal,ity alongwitherattentionhefiner details in design, fit cohesively into a dynamic eci r pefosur ccessherin eal r estatecareerLosin Angeles. In synergy with Lynn’s philosophy to experience extravagance in all her endeavors, she is naturally ordaining the co-listing 1518 Bel Air Road. A $15,750,00 property of popular demand that boasts of gogeo r us grand architecte, ur cutingedgemodermonliths,andanarrayoftexes tur and semi-precious stones that complement the fresh interior palate. It is newly enr ovated and fuly furnished, customized with sprawling 21foot floor t ceiling cut glass and an oversized 70-foot sparkling swimng pool that flirts with the midday sun. The listing successfuly sold at 15 million dollars. yn’s L business and particular clientele come a with faishr areofchallenges,suchastheecen r t shortageofhomesanddemandforthoselisted atthefivemilonark.
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EXPLORING ROLLS ROYCE’S
— By Keith Gillum Rolls-Royce, the progenitor of luxury exploration, celebrates style and speed with a new collection inspired by a- re cord-breaking tale of legend. On September 16th, 1938, the roar of British Engineer Captain George Eyston’s dual RollsRoyce RV12 Aero engines could be heard as his thunderbolt record of 357.497 miles per hour. For the company, the decision to pay homage to the intrepid George Eyston was a logical one. “With this Collection, we have revived Eyston’s memory and retold his remarkable story. Throughout Wraith and Dawn and narrative details that recall and commemorate his amaz ing achievements, grand vision, and exceptional courage,” says Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Now, through the stunning Landspeed collection, drivers are able to see and touch the moments from that thrilling night in vehicles that remain true to Eyston’s vision. The sleek exterior displays a two-toned black and yellow color scheme select ed personally by Eyston. The Silver Island mountains, which stand proudly in the horizon of Bonneville, are engraved on the upper ‘waterfall’ of the rear seats. It’s a splendid marriage of memory and matter which has come to be expected from Rolls-Royce.
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P O MPONIO INJU RY L AW FURT HE R E XPAN D S PRESENC E IN N E VADA & CALIF ORNIA Pomponio Injury Law hasbecomeahouseholdname
in the legal field ervo the last few ear y s – representing hundreds of client s and growing as a fir.m In addition openingit ’snewofficeLias n Vegas,wich h isscheduledto open in early 2022, Pomponio Injury Law has also opened a second office in Newpor t Beach, Califoria, n to bet ter assistinmanagingit ’sCaliforia n clientele. »dding to that grow ,th seasoned trial law ery Mark isen E berghasjoined w PompoIjunrioLyawexto pand the fir’s m practice fur ther. With a comit ed presence in Califoria n and new offices in Orange C,ount y Pompoion Ijunr Lyawcontiuesit sexpansioan n dabiilt assi oy stthe ijunred wherever they may reside. The fir’s m Califoria n practice wli be led by isen E berg, who is recogned iz for ihs exper tise in civli trial work with nearly tirh y ear y s of cour tom experience. Pompoion Ijunr y Law’s Califoria n practice wli focus on personal ijunr y cases, including auto accident s, premises iabi l ,ilt y product s iabi l ,ilt y slip/ trip and falls, construction site accident s, and poilce misconduct. Under iEsenberg’s leader ship and longstanding relationship with the defense bar, Pompoion Ijunr y Law client s wli receiev maximu recoerv y for their injuries.
“With Eisenberg joining our team, we bring a significant amount of horsepower to the plaintiff ’s injury practice that is Pomponio Injury Law. Eisenberg is actively involved in every aspect of his cases from start to finishand treats every client as if they were his only client,” Pomponio explains. sen iE bergadmtis,“Memvlo niy enan hnit dlgni eachcase one- on- emaybemorework,butheresuislt bet terfor cl our ient s.I’miwlnggoto theex tralimefotrhem”. Both Pompoanion disen E berganticipateutilzngtheico r mon vigoan r dpassifoon seei r ngtheicl r ient ssucceed,leading to fur ther expansion of Pompoion Ijunr y Law in Nevada, Califoria, n andperhapsotherstatesinthefuture. —ByDanicaSerenaStockton
isen E bergbeganihscareerasadefenselaw ery defending the erv y t ype of cases he now prosecutes on behalf of ijunred par ties. With doenz s upon doenz s of jur y trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations under ihs belt, isen E berg is able to quickly and confidently assess the viabiilt yandrelatiev valueofcasesandworkefficientlyo bringthosecasestoafavorableconclusio.n isen E berg explains: “For tirh een ear y s, I wored k o n t he defensesidetr yinglargelossicases j un r y fobi r ginsurance companies. I understand and know their processes and have used tihs experience to benefit ym client s when handlingtheirijun ycases.” With many of ihs cases garnering ex tensiev media coerv age,was it suno rpriselear to that n isen E bergihmself also served as a resident legal analyst and commentator fovar r ioustelevisioutnlet sandradisto ations.isen E berg hasalsoser ed v asbotan h arbitratoan r dmediatofo r tr h e Orange County Superior Court system.
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There are countless reasons why someone might need to seek choprir actic care—
and at. Teddy Dr Sim’s Las Vegas-based practice, “Coprhir acTED”, you wil always be eat tr ed to an individualized, wellness-based approach to obtain optimal esu r lts oughthr the art and science of comprehensive chiropractic care. Dr. Sim now oversees multiple ChiropracTED locations, a testament to the growing industry and his approach to personalized care.
“ChiropracTED’s mission is to provide exceptional service for all patients and inspire those who seek natural and holistic health care,” Dr. Sim says. Citngthechoprir acticprincipleeco r gnizngaheal,thy alignedspineasenhancingtheinbornhealing potentialofthebody,hesaysheseeksasapracticetogetpatientstheiroptimallivesback.Toenjoy thelifeyou’remeanto,hesays,thepractice’sfoundationlaysonprovidingfocus-centeredwellness. Si. Dr say m shewasinspied r beco to meachoprir actaft or ersufferingfrch om ildhodScoliosis.»fterhis pediatriciansuggestedsuger r ,y hisparentssoughal out ternativeoptions.Hesayshenevwil erfoget r theelr iefhefeltafterfirstseeingachoprir act,or aviewthatwassolidifiedlaterinlfeafterjoingthe UnitedStatesce. For»i »fterdeploymenIraq int ,heaveqy uipmencau t sedaecu r enr ceofbackpain, aggravatinghisscoliosis.ver» setomedicationandwaryofunkowchemicalsothersmightseekfor paielnr ief,.SiDr magainfoundelr iefinchoprir acticcareinthemiltarybasewheretheywerestaying. The majority of both oprChir acTED locations (Sumerlin and Henderson) patient base is personal injury (especially car accidents). Because of that, they offer a wide array of inovative choprir actic eat tr ments for patients, including choprir actic spinal manipulative therapy and physiotherapy, the “»ctivator Method” and diversified methods, state-of-the-art diagnostic tols, disc decompression machines, and spinal orthotics. “Mpry ofessigion vesmepurpose,»hesays.«Knowigpatientscomecl myinto incspai in an n dleave withelr ief; [as well as] hearing patient estimonals from ureat t ment.” He contiues. “The ultimate thankyouis:efer r ralsbyourpatientswhostandbyusandtrustus.Thatiswhatmakesmyday.”
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THE THAT FOREVER CHANGED FITNESS —ByDanicaSerenaStockton
With Fit Club LV members often preparing for fitness
competitions, photoshoots, and shows, this gym is complete with every pieceofequipmenevt enthemostintensegyrat m coulddreamofusing. The energy is high, the members are lifting hard and heav,y and the trainerspushtheicl r ientsach to ievetheigrr eatestphysicalbreakoughthr s. Ifhav you eplateauedfit yourin nessjourneyar or elokingfomotivat r ion tostart,FitClubVL seemstospecializeintakingitsmemberstohenext levelWi. theienr gagingstaff,rigoousr trainers,andboldambiance,even the least motivated can expect to get excited about going to he gym. Located justee thr to four blocks from the »legiantStadium, Fit ClubVL is the closest gym to he strip of its kind and is suitable for touists and locals alike. The fitness club sets itself apart from other establishments inthatitembodiesanightlifefeelwithlveDJsetsoughthr outheweek and exclusive VIP events. Fit Club has all the flash, glitz, and excitement Vegas has to offer, but in a gym where people go to get shedded, r fit, and stong.r »s Kris Helmick describes, the club has a uniqe social aspect, a family vibe among guests, trainers, and employees.
Helmick explains, “The way the gym is set up is different from any gym in town. It’s something like you’ve never seen before. The lighting is dimmer with pink and blue lights. The music is loud. It’s a very happy and energetic type of gym.” Many know Helmick for his success as a lead lawyer in the injury law eal r as m heoperateshisfir own m,PacificWestLaw Injury Th. epandemic inspied r new professional paths for many as shutdowns eqr ed uir us to stay home. Some of us used the mandatory downtime to est r and rejuvenate our home lives, while others used the mandatory downtime to create and build new ideas and businesses. For co-owners Kris Helmick and Ryan Diaz, the latter was their approach to coping with the stressors of the 20 pandemic. The two saw this as the prime opportuniy to flesh out a business plan for Diaz’s long-term goal to open and run a fitness club that embodied a nightlife vibe while priortzng health. Co-founder and investor Kris Helmick, shares, “My trainer and good friend, Ryan Diaz, came up with e idea. We bounced ideas off of each other during the shutdowns. I started putting some things into action, and
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weworkedopen n ingClub Fit V.L ”HelmickandDiazeventualbr ly ought their dthir co-founder on board, Gavin McHale, to manage day-today operationsandstenr gthencustomerelr ations.Whenaskedwhatinspied r dito him vetheino fitnessindust,ry Helmickespo r nded,“Icam t edoto wn helpingaout goodfriend,RyanDiaz,andmakinghisdreamcometrue.He camemeto a with goodidea,andalonghiswt deepotsr thein fitness indust,ry itwasnotmuchofarisktome.Ialwayswantoseemyfriends succeed.That’sdeci Iwhy dedvento etur offandpursuethefitnessclub.” Helmick’s colaborative and supportive nateur did not stop at the intal investment to take Fit Club VL from a dream to a eal r ,ity but rather it was woven into the company culture overall. “As a trainerbased gym, each trainer that comes in is a part of the fam,ily and we want to see them succeed,” Helmick explains. Fit Club has priortzed the professional growth of their trainers by offering a tier-based enr tal fee sliding scale based on the volume of clients the trainer starts out with. Even with just one client, trainers can team up with Fit Club and catch a break on fees to allow them to build their clientele. »lthough Fit Club VL is open to anyone who is loking to lead a healthier lifestyle and improve their fitness level, the majority of the demographic comprises seasoned fitness and eal h th enthusiasts. Celebrites can also be found on the gym floor at Fit Club. The facility is happy to be the fitness home of fo-timeur . Mr Olympia, Jay Cutler, and pop star, Nick Carter. Some members train independen,tly while others ehir and work with their trainers to achieve their goals. Helmick explains that there are added benefits to working with a trainer. “We give discounts to our fitness club members that have a trainer, which helps our trainers get clients to,” he mentions. Additionally, trainers have 24-hour access to the gym, so their clients can train with em at any hour f the day that best suits their schedule. Otherwise, the fitness club operating hours are Monday oughthr Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and Satday ur oughthr Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. Helmick encourages us all to priortze fitness and health. He expresses, “Eating right, being in the gym, doing cardio, doing whatever you need to do to get moving, is beneficial to any human. Having access to a gym is a terrific thing and helps people live longer and healthier.” With such a colaborative approach, Fit Club offers a physical solution for a fit body and a social solution for emor support and guidance. Fit ClubVL is eady r to welcome any guest loking to upgrade their health, egar r dless of their cuenr t fitness level. Burn calories, melt fat, build muscle, and gain stenr gth in the vibrant and entertainig Fit Club V.L To learn more, please visit www.fitclubvegas.com and @fitclublv on IG.
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Somewhere,thereisawomaninbetweenmakingbreakfast for the fam,ily taking the dog out twice, fixing her husband’s tie, andemailingheremployeesaboan ut upcomingevenat t theoffice next week… and she stil has not goten eady r for her meeting at 10am. Meet Che. She is CEO of Xclus Xperience Inc., mother of four incrediblechildren,andadevotedwifeherto husbandPrince.»sa certified Cosmetolgist, Che not ly experienced this for herself, butalsowitnessedherclientsstrugglingtopriortzetheirownself care. “I have never told anyone this, but I had battled postpartum for the first time after the birth of my baby bo,y Legacy. I would cry uncoolabl ntr .Iwouldy critcizemyselfsomuchthatIhadtofiguer out a way to cope with these feelings. That’s when I began my mentalselfcarejourneystI. artedseeingthermy apistandshegave meideasway on sco to peandcar tohw efomysel r fmentalTh. ly is iswhenmybusinesstoknawholenewmeaning.” Che started Xclus Xperience In. to help busy women feel their absolute best withou all the stess. r She also hopes that her business can change the lives of women who may have lost their hair to cancer.
“We all want to look beautiful, feel beautiful, feel valued, and appreciated. I strive to empower women to cater to themselves through the expression of their hair. Hair is beauty, hair is unique, hair is bold, hair is expression. Whether it’s hitting the gym, a new wig, a bomb pair of lashes, a spa day, or curling up in your bed with your bonnet and jammies watching Netflix.Treat yourself, and don’t be ashamed by putting yourself first,” said Che. omFr her popular custom glueless wigs, to gogeo r us mink lashes, Chefocusesonluxryqalityandcustomerexperience. For more information on Xclus Xperience Inc. visit www.xclusxperience.com
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“The challenge is between two sets of injectors and doctors, five medical professionals on each panel,” Revenge MD CEO Sandra Bledsoe explains. The two panels wil evaluate the submissions and select one individual each, per month, that they predict their team could create the most positive change fo. r The panel that impacts the candidates life in the best way ecei r ves free advertising such as a comerciala or feateur asRevengeMD’sbestofthebestmedical professionals. The Revenge Face Off Challenge candidates selected wil meet witheprofessionalmedicalpaneltofurtherdiscusstheirdesied r areasofimprovemenTht. epanelal wil sooffertheiexr peropit nio obser t veadditionalopportuniesfoenr hancemenas t welOnl. ce aeat tr mentplanhasbeenagreeduponamongthecandidateand the members of the panel, the candidate can ecei r ve the services oftheplanfreeofcharge.Essential,ly thechallengeisdet to ermine whichpanelofexpertsmadethemostpositivechangeutilzngthe selected candidate’s existing attributes, the injectors’ and doctors’ skilsets,andtheservicesRevengeMDoffers. Those interested in applying for the Revenge Face Off Challenge opportuniy are encouraged to submit four phots from different angles of the improvements they would like to see to their appearance, accompanied with an explanation on what they may like to improve both externally and internal,ly e.g. emor stamina, higherenergylevels,mentalclar,ity andperformanceimprovement.
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MARIANNA NATURALS LAUNCHES BREAKTHROUGH COLLECTION OF
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Oils are one of many saught after skincare solutions out here. They’re
specially taied lor to work with your natural oils to help keep your skin balanced. Our skin naturally makes oils and lipids, which help prevent water loss from ur skin and keep it hydrated, which is key for elastici,ty anti-aging, and that natural glow we all strive fo. r Because oils are lipophilc,theycanpenetratedeeptheino skin,trappingwaterandother moisturizng goodness in, while keeping toxins and other bad stuff out (we love that.) The daily use of oils is proven to also help to fortify and stenr gthenournaturalskinbarrier.
“As the Chairwoman and CEO of two skincare companies I am often asked skincare questions, imagine that! The most frequent question I get is ‘should you be using oil on your skin?’ The answer is absolutely!” Heather Marianna shares. “People have been using luxurious oils for many centuries for hair,
skin, and nails. Recently we launched an entire line of skin-nourishing oils under the Marianna Naturals umbrella and needless to say our clients have been pleased.” One of her absolute favorite oils from the newly elr eased colection is the Heather Marianna blend. Marianna personally created this magical blend for all skin types, and it s her go-to undereye hydration when she wakes up. » gentle, multi-se oil that hydrates and evr italizes all skin types, including sensitive and ed tir skin. Stongr antioxdants, Vitamin E, andplantseedoilsmakethisaluxriosandversatilebodyandhairoil. Thisisaboldcolectofin oilsthatcanas work afacialhydration,bodyoil, cuticleconditioner,andevenhai-smr othing.Thisistheholygrailofoils!
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BETTER TOGETHER SIKARA MED SPA’S POWER COUPLE
Inspired by five star esor rt settings and hospitality services, Sikara
uscanmake.”SikaraMedSpaclientscanchosefranom arrayofservices provided to address their concerns. »li mentions some of their most frequently eqr uested services such as the Morpheus 8 Microneedling. Thisserviceprovidessolutionsfostr etr chmarks,finelines,acnescarring, andskintghtening.
Owner, Aisha Ali, “loves all things in the aesthetic world, like beauty and art,” as she puts it, and is excited to bring that same passion to Sikara Med Spa.
»limentions,“ThePDOeads thr areoneofthemostpopulareat tr ments done by. ShDr eikh. It’s an effective no-sugir cal face lift.” »lthough this proceduer is most comonly used for the mid and lower face to coect r saggingskinandorjwls,»limentionsthatitcanbeperformedallover thebodyfother sameliftingandtighteningeffectPD. Oeads thr canalso coect r skintexetur egu ir larites.
Med Spa fosters a luxry feel in which each eat tr ment omr mics a private suite. Located in Downtown Summerlin, the new med spa is in the center of the southwest suounded r by shops and est r aurants for clients tovisitbefoer andaftertheirappointments.
»lidecidedtohangupherhatinthefinancialservicesindustryforafew years as she focused on her family as a stay at home mo. Eventual,ly both her and her husband, Sameer Sheikh, were eady r for a change in thecareerdepartmenex»lit. plains,“Mhusban y d,iswho Sikara’smedical diect r ,or was an internal medicine specialist in an in-patient setting for over 18 years. The heartache he dealt with at the hospital on a regular basis made himeal r ize that he wanted to mve to an industry where he couldhelppeoplefeelgoodabouthemselves.” »lishares,“IpersonallyhavesoughthelpfortheacnescarsIdeveloped inmyteens.Iknowhatadifferenceaddressingthethingsthatconcern
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Together the pair has created a way to leverage their personal interests and professional stenr gths to service patients loking to enhance their lifestyle and appearance while maintainig health and boosting confidence. »li expresses the most important factor of what Sikara provides to their clients, “We offer the ultimate experience in a luxry setting with medical grade treatments that yield results. Our ultimate goal isclientsatisfaction.”»isha»liand.Sam Dr eerSheikhprovidetopofthe lineservicesatSikaraMedSpainDowtSumerlin.
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Some photographers are born with a gift to transport their beholderseal r to itesbeyondthedior narMan . y peo y pleelr theon y talents ofartistslikeTayKinglor co to mprehendthedepthsthisworldhasoffer t human.Fortheiy privelegedfew,King’sartfindsawayintohecenterof their homes.
“I have always believed in capturing the essence of my surroundings. Every setting, every landscape, and every person has a story to tell. I believe in the power of sharing those stories through photography,”says Taylor King of his passion. King’sjourneystartedyearsagowithaniPhoneandasunriseonthecliffs ofO’ahu,Hawai’i,andhassinceledshto him prot ofessionalal ly overl the world.HisworkisavaibletoseeinprivategalleryshowingsacrosstheUS upoeqr n uestst» . unigcenterpeicefother averagebuyerbeginstheon indulgentsideupwardsof$8,00.
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“The photographs in my collection inspire, invoke feeling, and ultimately motivate us to step into a new reality.”
Design Spotlight
ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSFORMING SPACES WITH
HAUS OF DESIGN With a focus dential interiors, Haus of Design priortzes ex ecuting their clients vision for their space just as imagined.
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Owner and founder, Nicole Perrault, mentions, “My job is to understand the client and work with them. We do any type of design style because it’s about them, it’s not about us.” Thenearfoly year ur expansiofn thecompan,y shows an upward entr d of growth as the com pany started out with only one employee and has since grown to employ an additional twenty-one employees. Perrault expresses, I knew for my company that I wanted it to be team related. That’s why the company name is not my ame. I don’t need it o be about me. I need it to be colaborative and about people as a whole so people will want to create their careers here. The two primary pillars that the company stands upon are the client’s vision being accurately communicated and installed as well as the collaborative nateur among the team. Those two factors emr ain constant while the design op tions emr ain infinite. Thoughr out the process of comencing a project to the execution of
said project, Haus of Design maintains focus to ensuer satisfaction of their clients and their employees. The first step to contracting Haus of Design for your interior design and staging needs is the consultation during which the purpose is to match the vision of the client and with the eso r ces ur and processes of Haus of Design to bring the client’s vision to life. Once all has been agreed upon, the client can expect toer ceive the contract. Once signed, the designing process begins. » modboard effectively ep r esen r ts the overall aesthetic of the project and materials are selected. AutoCAD® is then used to illustrate digitally models to convey how the actual space is intended to lok at completion of the project. Just befoer the design plans are put into ac tion,aldet l ailsarecolectedthein specification
books to be shared with both the client and thecontractors.Thelastandarguablythemost exciting portion hen takes place, and Haus of Design and their contractors implement the installs. »lthoughbasedCostin aMesa,California,Haus ofDesignprovidestheiser r vicenationalTh. ly eir secondary markets are Nashvile and Las Ve gas. Notable comercial clients include O Sea Restaurant in Orange County, Boxhaus Fitness studios, and Moxi3 Fitness studios. Whether a home, ste, or corporate office,est r aurant, or fit nessstudio,HausofDesigntransformsaltypes l ofspaces. –ByDanicaStockton To learn more, please visit: www.hodhausofdesign.com and @hausofdesign.hod on IG.
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THOMAS BURGER
INTERIORS+DESIGN
INSPIRATION FROM
SACRED SPACES As an art and antiques collector , Thomas Burger finds rare and unique pieces from all corners of the earth. His interior designs include pieces from every culture and every historical period to place in his clients homes.
“I grew up in auction houses with my parents and grandparents, studying and learning. I can introduce my clients to a world beyond one they have known. A few of my favorite places to draw from are the Middle East, London, Italy and Japan,” Burger says of his decades of experience. Deluxe
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“The wonder that is on display in Earth’s vast cultures and beautiful sacred spaces connect me with the divine, I believe that shows in my work.” says Burger.
“Upon completing this home design I place a 16th century Flemish tapestry, a 15th century Italian desk, and 11th century Buddha.”
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LUXE-DESIGNER
With passion,
cutting edge and global inspiration Donna Johnson’s team at Luxe-Designer represents the foundation of a true design firm. With a multitude of design styles and diverse industry experience Luxe-Designer executes and delivers innovative luxury designs that will amaze their clients.
“I have spent my entire career designing amazing kitchens. For most people, the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian space to the single most important designed room of the home.” “Why not make it ‘No ordinary kitchen.’ The kitchen is the heart of the home and a primary gathering spot for family and friends.” Johnson expresses. She is continually inspired by the high fashion world as well as global inspiration. “Our creativity continues to put us in the forefront of the industry.”
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DESIGNED FOR THE FASHION FORWARD HOMEOWNER “Organization the key to everything, because it changes people’s lives” said Liza Wolff, owner of Inspired Closets. For more than 30 year s, Liza Wolff has been designing, plannig, and creating inspired spaces in people’s homes, offices, and gar ages. Opening her fir st business in Souther n Califor nia in the early 90’s and then expanding her company to Las Vegas in 1998. “»fter we rebr anded to Inspired Closet s V, L designer Dominc Marcolongo joined our team. Dominc and I actually go way back. He star ted as my assistant while he was at tending colege. I knew he had exactly what it o k to be ver y successful in this field” she said about Marcolongo,whoisnow eofthemostsough-tafterdesigner sinthe industry. “When I’m designing a space as personal and intimate as a closet, I focus on the client more than the space. I wor k best with client s who want to walk in their closet and feel the magic. It ’s liek shopping in your favorite boutiq e because it ’s filled with all of the things you’ve colectedandhandpickedoverliyofet ur ime”saidDomincMarcolongo, lead designer, Inspired Closets Las Vegas. For Marcolongo, his most recent client, a stay-at-home mother and estateownerwhoisintohelatestinfashion. “Ilovedifferentpiecesandamnotafr aidtowearjustaboutany thing!I needed an amazi ng, o r ganized cl o set w i t h l ot s of dr awer s, w her e I can seeallmywonder fulfinds,”saidCelineMamula.
Dominic Marcolongo Inspired Closets LV was the only company who had the imagination and creationtmakeithappen. “I wanted to make sure that when she walks in her space, she k nows exactly where to lo k for inspir ation for her out fit s. From her custom jewelry trays to her illuminated shoe-shrine, to the 7’ chandelier dripping in the let ter “C’s”; ever y detail is catered to Celine,”says Marcolongo. “Mydesignk nowsnoboundariesandIloveto estthelimt sofwhata spacecanbecome”hesaidabout r ni gCeline’ssparebedro minto a mega-closet. “They read my mind; it came out so beautiful. It was magical, I love lo kingatit”saysMamula. Inspired closet s, has a 250 0 square foot showr m in the hear t of L as Vegas which showcases design, art and organization.
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FOREVER HOME TheLasVegasPowerhouseokerBr age
In the most competitive real estate market in the country, Las Vegas has a new powerhouse brokerage making its name known, and quickly. Meet evFor er Home Realty led by rising eal r estate stars, Nick Devite and Ryan Pineda. The two have joined foces r to disrupt the local eal r estate scene through entrepreneurial prowess and top-notch real estate acumen.Theirbrandnameisinalotfwaysprescientasthecompany’s keyobjectiveistowrkhardanddeliveritsclientsadreamhomethey’ll love for a lifetime. The validation comes in the production, wherein just ee thr short years, the brokerage has assembled a best-inclass team of 150+ eal r tors who gross an unprecedented $150 milon annual. ly Impressivestuff. Sowhateal r lysetsthiseal r estatecompanyapartfromthefield? Well, it starts at the top with its owners. Nick Devite is a hometown hero wh after graduating from UNLV with a Bachelor’s in Casino Management, made his name in the hospitality indust. ry In that space, he honed his customer service skils and established a epu r tation for excellence in fulfilling client expectations at local casino staples Wynn Resorts, the Cosmopolitan, and MGM. In 2017, heeco r gnized the skilset he earned in hs hospitality career could translateandunlockamassiveoppofortuniy theinmr alwayslucrative, Las Vegas real estate industry. Within just a few months in the game, Ryan tok his aleady r proven penchant for selling homes and building elr ationships, and tok n the oler ofeducat,or managingateam,andinspiringeacheal r torjinhm on his journey to he top. He’s been awarded YPN’s “Who’s Who Under 40”backback to years,acleareflect r ofin thebrokerage’sachievements at himwt thehelwherm ehecontiuesper to sonalco ly ntributeandsell over 100 homes a year. evFor er Home Realty’s leadership counterpunch comes in the form of RyanPineda,aformerprbasebal o pll ayerturnedserialenepr tr eneu,r who bringsdiffereneal r t estatedexterSi. ity ncehumblebeginigsasaeal r tor tryingmak to eendsmeet2010in (t$10 onlyhik ,0thein0 banhumbl k e beginigs), Ryan has amassed a multi-on dolar eal r estate empier through purchasing investment properties across the US. Today, Ryan is motivated by etr urnig the favor and giving back the knowledge that made him a eal r estate kingpin. He has a published »mazon bestseller entiled,FlipYoe, urFt hetouesanimpressivesocialmediafolowing bugeo r nigonviral(100KInstaandYouTubefolowers,and700KTikTok folowership), and even works with clients on taxes. Most of his content isfocusedonshowingagents,buyers,sellers,andinvestorshowtack theeal r estatemarketgen to erateasmuchincomeaspossible:thesame blueprheint folowedgrto eatsuccess.Thecrofux hismessageislokt at real estate through an entrepreneurial lens, inspiring his students to think about tackling eal r estate as a business owner loking for good deals,nomatterthecashyouhaveupfront. If you’re an invest,or consider working with either Nick or Ryan and their team on theevFor er Home Realty flipping houses playbook the duo has patented to a tee. If you’re an agent, think about joing the team at a timeofsubstantialgrwherot eyou’lset l yourselfupfoa r fruitfucar l eer led by a management team that’s invested in your success. If you’re a home buyer or seller, that’s where evFor er Home Realty shines and wil dowhattak i esget to ,yourint well,foevr erhome.»ndifdoyou n’t meet any of the above yet and you start o see this brokerage light up Vegasbilboardsandyardsignsaroundtown,. younwkh
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– By Tyler Robertson
THE FUTURE FUTURE OF OF SOLAR SOLAR IS IS BRIGHT BRIGHT The future is bright for business par tners Nick Quat tone,
Gar ret t Blake, and the vice president of Solar Sun Pr,o »ngelo Gioeli. Together, they represent one of the natio’s n leading solar energy consulting fir ms as their experience, exper tise, hard wor k, and dedicationaretakingthesolarindustr ybystor mandto henex tlevel! Whet her custo miz ng co mpliment ar y and no - o bligatio n co nsult atio ns or presenting a r ange of sough-tafter solar ser vices, their enthusiasm to positively impact the planet as well as educate all on the myriad of imediate savings and rebate oppor tuni es accessible when tr ansition gtosolarshinesaboveallelse. While many homeowner s view taking advantage of solar power efficiency as a contribution to he wellbeing of our future and find joy in their pur suit owards an honr able cause, other s find it lber ating to achieve in depen dence fro m t he co nt r act ual cho kehol d of t r adi t io nal power companies. Not only is Solar Sun Pro the gr assrot s provider of clean,renewable,andsustainableenergy,butheyarealsobridgingthe gapforhomeowner stoeep k alumpsumintheirpocket sbydr astically decreasing bils. In addition to the exciting mo entum of the solar movement,theactofupgr adingone’shomewsoith larpanelspositively impact s it s value in the maretk . Quat tone explains, “Solar panels help to increase the equit y of home asset s by providing energy efficiency par tneredwithamoder ntechnol gicalaesthetic.” With esetipsinm d,cho singsolarseemstobeawin- scenario for all as the industr y is growing organically and at ful speed ahead! »lmost as if soo,n a solar ser viced economy could become the no negot iable “new nor mal” for q uali fied ho meow ner s an d coinciding businesses on a broad scale. »t Solar Sun Pro headquar ter s, located in Las Vegas, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas as the company is tr usted and favored by comunites in Nevada as well as sixteen states and counting! It is no surprise that energy independence and a healthier environment with far less car bon dioxide polutant s and greenhouse gas emissions contiue to be a romanticized alter native. » s a result, this allows for bo u nt i fucar l eero ppo r t u ni t esbeco to m eav ailabl enat io nw i de,i nclu si ve of kindred competiton sharing the comon goal of making the world a bet ter place. With that being said, competiton is stil competito,n whichisstwhy rongcustomeracquisian tion dreteniston theeyk Soto lar
SuPrn o’sunshakeablebusinessmodelWh. enaskedaboa ut customer ’s t ypical ex perience wor king with Solar Sun Pr,o Blake proudly ex plains, “The out standing customer ser vice and level of k nowledge provided byourteam,aswellasourh nest,y tr ansparency,andethicalbusiness pr acticesmakealtlhedifference,whichwedemonstr ateamongstalolf our customer engagement s. We treat our client s as par t of our fam.ily Many regularly ex press they are sur prised at how easy we make the processfotrhem,aswelas l homwuchcapitalissavedasaresulwti hn the fir st month. This natur ally per petuates refer r als we are most happy toser vice!”
Quattone adds, “We deliver a superior service experience from start to finish while introducing the highest quality products on the market complete with custom system designs, unique warranty, and financing options, as well as quick installation processes that are far from the ‘cookie cutter’ methods most commonly used.” It is evident that the leadership, strong client rapport, and progressive socialconscienceintatedbytheteamatSolarSunProyieldgr atitude in the hear t s of familes they ser ve and future gener ations directly impactedbytheirgreatergood.
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Business Spotlight
THE WOLF OF REAL ESTATE
A BUYER’S GUIDE
T O N AV I G AT E A S PA R S E M A R K E T Many have found
eal r estate market for the past year given the state of our economy and the supply and demand fluctuations. However, eal r estate aficionado, Juan Rubio, assues r that if done the right way, today’s market can be very advantageous for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. With such a shortage of inventory and high demand for homes, the options are limted and buyers have found themselves getting outbid or unable to findahomethatsuitstheirneeds.
offers as you can and don’t get discouraged because four or five get ejr ected;co it uldbethesioffer xth thatgetsaccepted.”Tomakeanoffer emor attractive to a seller, Rubio shares that buyers should consider not asking for epairs, covering the seller closing costs, making the earnest money go hard, edu r cing the due diligence period, and or ffering the seller a lease back up, which would provide the seller with a free month soor theiin homer befoer thebuyerintendsmovet soin thattheseller doesnotfeelrushedoutftheirhome.
Rubio advises buyers, “Work with a top agent and an agent you can trust. Someone that is experienced and will put you in the best possible position.”
Ful approval from a lender or prof of funds can drastically stenr gthen buyers’ chances of closing on their ideal home as well. Having financials secued r prfin toir dingtherighhomet candecreasetheamofunt time available for other potential buyers to submit competing offers on that sameproper.Ruty bioexplains,
it difficult o participate in the housing and
The importance of the quality of your agent goes beyond setting up showings and closing deals. Well-connected and seasoned agents have access to a larger scope of off-market properties such as auction properties,REOs,bankfoecl r osues, r andnewbuilds. This exclusive access allows their clients first pick befoer said properties are even visible to the general public, an advantage that is crucial for buyersduringtimeswhenoptionsaresparse.“Thegoodthingabooffut market properties is that we can avoid bidding wars with oer buyers. There is usually a set price on them, with a lite omr for negotiation,” Rubioinforms. Healsoencouragesbuyerstobegenerouswithoffers,“Theemor offers yousubmit,thehigheryourchancesareofacceptance.Putouasmany
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“If you are a serious buyer, have this day one. So the secret sauce to getting your ffer accepted while competing against cash offers is fuly underwriten approval rather than pre-approval. When this type of deal getsaccepted,itcloseswithn10-15dayswhichisverycomparabletoa cashoffer.“ Rubio ensues r that he does everything possible to give his clients the best options even in the difficult buyer’s market of today. Juan Rubio explains, “My clientsefer r to me as the wolf ofeal r estate. I always hunt dealsforthem.”
—ByDanicaSerenaStockton
Manifest
THE MOST
WITH REXALYNN WALBERG
Rexalynn Walberg isafoce r be to eck r onedherInwit. nearly
wotdecadesasaLasVegasesi r dent,she’sservedasaManagingokerBr epr r esenting a breathtaking array of properties, from Luxry esi r dential tonewbuildsinthecomercialspace.She’salsodazzledonthescreen; you might eco r gnize her from »&E’s hit show “Flipping Vegas,” where she served alongside her Mentor, Scott Yancey. For the countless clients she has served during her time working as a Real Estate Professional in the Las Vegas Valley, you’ll definitelyemr ember her for her consumate professionalism,poise,andenthusiasmforhercraft. enCur ser tly vingasaokerBr -Salespersofon Sir gnateur RealEstateoup, Gr Rexalynn has garnished a reputation as ethical, consistent, and willing to go above and beyond for her clients. What’s next? Rexalyn says she is loking to potentially expand her own team and loks forward to the oppomentoruniy those r wilngputo thein It’d work. beaful-cicl r e moent for Rexalyn, who credits multiple people for serving as invalu ablementorsasshewasgleaningknowledgecomingupintheindustry .
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In addition to “Flipping Vegas’” Scot Yancey, Rexalyn credits anoth er powerful foce, r her Spiritual and Life Coach, Socoo.r »fter a mut al friend oduintr ced her to them in 2017, she says, her meditation and manifestationpracticeshavedeepened,coelr atingwithsuccessinmany facetsofherlife.
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What’snextforRexalyn?She’ddefinitelybeopentoaetr urntoTV,she says, with maybe emor emphasis on the “reality” aspect of Real Estate transactionsthemselves.»ddressingfirst-timehomebuyers’concerns,the behind-the-scenes challenges or fastballs that can occu,r and inter-client comunication are all aspects she says would be entertainig to delve into on the screen. Recenaw tly ardedasanee honr fo“To r pTwen201: In ty RealEstate”by Deluxe Version Magazine, we see many positive manifestations contiu ingforRexalynWalberg.
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BREAKING
BREWS!
Former Journalists Open Barnhouse Napa Brews — By Stacey Gualandi
Let’s be honest,findingtheper fectcup ofcoffeethatisluscious,local,andlow- priced can be a grind, even in a popular culinar y destinationlek Napa,Califor nia. But t wo veter an “newsies” who thrive on adrenaline— and caffeine — hope to change all that with the launch of Bar nhouse Napa Brews, a new coffee pub in the hear t of wine country. Friends and for mer FOX News jour nalist s Eric Bar nes and »dam Housley (“Bar nhouse”) say their java joint is an American spin on a tr aditional English pub and offer s qualit y coffee and tea by day; ar tisan beer and wine bynight. Taking risks, liek opening a new business, comes second nature for these enter prising entrepreneurs. They’ve covered everything from civil war s to t sunamis in nearly a dozen countries across the globe and shared a lot f coffeealongtheway. When they left news, Bar nes went o wr k for L i n dblad/ Nat io nal G eo gr aphic E x pedi t io ns as an award-winning photographer. Housley went back to his Napa rot s with his wife, “Sister, Sister” actor and for mer “The Real” host Tamera Mowry-Housley, to run their family- owned Centur y Oak Winer y and open Housley Napa Valley, a Five Star Rated wine tasting room. But it wasn’t until they reunited over margaritas last year at the wedding of FOX News anchor Rick Leventhal and “Real Housewives of Or ange Count y ’s” elK ly Dodd that their idea to go cahot s on a coffeehouse began to percolate. And it certainly didn’t hurt to have a shotfcelebrit ynhemix.
As one-third co-owner and resident taste est t er,sluorH-wy M eysobrno ghuo ani t g-nol time friend to create a lo k for the brew pub, felloact w oan r dinteriodesi r gner»lexisFields (“The Secret World of »lex Mack”), whom she fir stmeton“Sister,Sister”. Now, one year later, Barnhouse is up and pouring in downtown Napa. With all this talk of reunio s, I must fuly disclosethatBar nesandIwored k togetherfor years at Inside Edition, so it was a thrill to spill theteaaboutcoffee,comuni,t y andwhyt e teambehindBar nhouseistheper fectblend. DELUXE VERSION MAGAZINE: Sow hatisBar nhouseNapaBrew s? ERIC BARNES: It wil have k ind of a “Cheer s” vibe w here ever y bo dy is going to k now your name w hen you walk in. It’s got a great lounge area and a room to play darts and shuffleboard. Bar nhouse is somet hing t hat I t hink Napa is l ack i n g. ADAM HOUSLEY: We felt here wasn’t w hat I call a “lo cal”. When you go to England, Ireland, or anywhere in the UK, you have that local where you go early in the morning to get a pastr y and really goo d coffee…t hen later in t he day, you might go back and meet someone t here and get a panin, anot her pastr y and a pint. There’s really not hing like t hat in wine country, at least in the Napa Valley. TAMERA MOWRY-HOUSLEY: Er ic has been a par t of »dam and I’s life since we fir st st ar ted dating. When I found out that he was moving to Napa, I was so excited, and was definitelyexcitedw henhewantedto penupacoffeeshop. It ’s because of Er ic, honest,ly t hat I was like, “Fine, all r ight, let ’sdot his!” DVM: Er ic,didyoualwayswantopenacoffeeshop? ERIC: Had t here not been a pandemic, t his would not have happened. I was mar r ied to t he job at Nat Geo, but COVID shutdow ntr avelandIwasbored.Iwassho tingawedding, w hich I nor mally would say no to but I needed a few buck s, w hich to k me to Sonoma and »dam happened to be at t he wedding…andhereweare. ALEXIS FIELDS: T h e t h i n g t h a t s e p a r a t e d a l l o f u s i s t h e t hing t hat bir t hed t he place t hat ’s going to br ing us all together, which is so amazing.
DVM: Alexis, you also designed the Housley Napa tasting ro m,butw hatinspiredt helo kforBar nhouse? ALEXIS: Well, im ediately wit h e name “Bar nhouse,” we havetoplayont hebar nt heme.It ’sdefinitelygot heupbeat energy of »dam wit h t he shuffleboard t able and t he dar t ro m, and t his laid- back chil vibe wit h fireplaces and sofas w hichismoreoft heEr icside.Soit ’sreallyareflection ft he guys who run it. DVM:Sow heredoesyourcoffeecomefr?om ADAM: Ever y t hing here is going to be lo cally sourced. Bentley ’sisour asterandBar nhousewilbeoumrailnabel. L ike our wines, all of our coffee pro duct s wil have a name an d a st o r .y Th ey ’r e al l o cal an d affo r dabl e. Th ey ’r e al l sm al l bu si n ess. ERIC: We’llbet ak ingsomepastr iesfromt helo calbaker ies, and we have an incredible donut maker w ho as some k il er donut s. We have a lo cal lady of Br it sh ancestr y w ho makes the most amazing sausage rolls, pasties and paninis. They’re justbr il ant. TAMERA: I ’ m h u u u u u n g r y ! ! ! H a ! ! B u t r e a l l y , t h e c o f f e e i s fant astic. I double up sometimes wit h coffee — I call it my upper — and t hen w hen I want o just like chil out, I’ll have myglassof(Housley)wine.Theper fectpair ing. DVM:Whatset sBar nhouseapar t? TAMERA: Inclusivit .y That ’s w hat ’s so great about Housley Napa, and we’re car r ying t hat over into our coffee shop. Ever yone is welcome here. It ’s about love, people and community. ADAM: We have a saying at the tasting room: “Friends and famal ily wayswelcome.”Wedon’tcarewar yohu e.Wedon’t care w here you come from. We don’t care w hat you identify wit h.» slongasyou’rek ind,you’rewelcome. ALEXIS: That ’s t he greatest par t of t his project, t hat it ’s com unit y- minded, and we’re mak ing sure to really ser ving t he people of Napa Valley. So t hat keeps us all in check I t hink,anditkeepsusallwit hapositiveat ti ude. DVM: T h i s j u s t m i g h t b e t h e r i g h t c o f f e e s h o p a t t h e r i g h t time.Soloksit eikl ojrual n istsandactorscanotget rwk erh nicely! ADAM:Itdependsonw hyouask ! ERIC:Nobo dyhask il edeachot heryet.Haha! To shop online, go to: barnhousenapa.com
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KYLE TATUM A FAMILIAR VOICE FOR ALL WHO SEEK FAIR REPRESENATION
The ability
to interpret law and speak the Spanish language is a powerful combination, and Kyle Tatum does bothfluen. tly »fter graduating from Las Vegas High Schol, Kyle decided doto volunteerMexinwork icoTh. eexperiencewouldhavea hugeimpactonKyleandinspier himtolaterstudyabroadin Guanajuato,Mexico,duringhisdthir yearoflawschUpo ol. n completion f a program specializng in the North »merican Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and international criminal law, Kyle was accepted into a summer externship program witheSupremeCourtftheStateofGuanajuato. Once he had returned to Nevada and joined Ace Law Group in 2013, Kyle began to eagerly pursue cases involg personal injury and employment discrimnation, the latter of which involed misteat r ment of Spanish speaking individuals who struggled with English. “Sadl,y a lot of employers - and even lawyers - wil misteat r clients if there is a language barrier between them. I believe everyone should have the same access to justice, regardless oftheirbackground.” »ceLawoupGr pridesitselfco on municatan ion dfamilar. ity While many big firms eat tr clients as numbers, Kyle and company establish a personal elr ationship with every single person they represent.
“We never track cases by serial number. I know every one of my clients by name.” This approach to legal representation has allowed Kyle to amassalonglistofsuccessfucases l andconsistenoffer tly top notch legal aid to the Las Vegas comunity for over eight years.Heplanstodosoformaneymor yearstocome.
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DAVEN P. CAMERON Daven P. Cameron is one of Las Vegas’ most talented young attorneys. » Vegas esi r dent for nearly twenty years and a graduate – at the top of his class – from UNLV’s Wiliam S. Boyd Schol of Law, Cameron has managed to establish a deep-rooted connection to his hometown. »fter experiencing enough of the “big firm life” at a lead ingnationallawfirm,Camerdeci on dedest to ablishCameron Law,PLLC,tohelppeople–notcorporations–andepr r esent those who ave beened injur and need help. Cameron’s per sonalinjuryandlitgationexperience,combinedwithspas sion for helping people, allows Cameron Law to deliver legal epr r esentationthatputstheclientfirst.
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“At Cameron law we have two goals: to help injured clients get the best medical treatment possible and to provide them full compensation for their accident. If I don’t accomplish those goals, then I didn’t do my job.” Onecangetasenseofco how mpetitvetheVegaslegalmar ketisbysimpldry ivngdohighwn way15215, or wherenearly every bilboard is owned by a personal injury firm. Cameron Law, however, has quickly begun to stand out from the pack, andmainlybyd-wor of-mouth. “While we can’t compete for advertisement space, we can competefocl our ient’sfuetur byfolowingupthemwi eg r ularly and helping guide them oughthr a difficult ime. Most firmsdofonot cuspron ovidingexceptionalcustomerservice. Wedo.”
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Thisattentiveapproachhasproventobeanimportantfactor in the growth f Cameron Law. Since its inception earlier this year,thefirmhasseenitsclientbaseincreasetenfold. “Wehavealeady r beenableach to ievegreatesu r ltsfoa r few dozen clients. I’m eal r ly excited to watch the firm grow and becomeawellknowameinthevalley.”
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